The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 30,500
€ 47,900
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 335i.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 335i
57.5
72.1
82
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.1 in
Width
71.5 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
109.7
187.7
108.7
178.4
187.7 in
Length
178.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 335i
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
13.54 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 335i
B8
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 335i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
302 hp
BMW 335i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 335i
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 335i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335i
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27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.45 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
12.45 lb/hp
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 335i
55 mpg
city
18 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
991 mi
Range
430 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
430 mi
BMW 335i
Environmental Impact
76.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
172.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
BMW 335i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
BMW 335i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
